Myinkaba Village, famed for its commemorative Bagan photos, lacquerware, paintings, handicrafts, and Thanaka products, attracts both domestic and international visitors.

As travellers visit the Bagan Ancient Cultural Heritage Zone, where Myanmar’s cultural heritage is richly concentrated, locals are helping promote Bagan internationally by offering commemorative photographs of Myanmar’s ancient cultural heritage and applying traditional Myanma Thanaka on a small-scale service basis to the local and foreign travellers, according to Myinkaba Village photography businesses that produce souvenir photographs.
In Bagan, photographers from Myinkaba Village primarily produce photographs of 18 prominent pagodas and temples, including the four sacred tooth relic pagodas. Other local photographers also produce images capturing the natural beauty of the Bagan region. These souvenir photographs are sold at lacquerware shops, clothing stores, and photo shops. Moreover, local youths sell photo sets (four by six inches and four by eight inches) containing ten images of pagodas, temples, and landscapes at prices ranging from K2,000 to K5,000 per set. Higher profits are earned from sales to tourists, and sales were strong during the 2026 New Year season, the Union Day, and the Chinese New Year holiday period.
“Although ASEAN countries each have their own ancient cultural heritage, I believe none of them can match Bagan, where Myanmar’s ancient heritage is concentrated. This can be seen from the number of visitors from ASEAN countries who come to Bagan. When we take and resell photographs of Bagan’s ancient pagodas and natural beauty, images of the Four Sacred Tooth Relic sites — Shwezigon, Tantkyitaung, Tuyintaung, Lawkananda, and Mount Popa — sell well. We are proud and happy to have the opportunity to provide this service, create job opportunities for local youths, and showcase our region’s culture and natural beauty while helping Bagan gain greater international recognition,” said U Tin Zeya, photographer from Myinkaba Village.

Myinkaba Village is the first village to produce and distribute commemorative photographs of Bagan’s ancient cultural heritage and natural beauty to domestic and international travellers. In addition to the photography businesses, the village is well known for producing and selling lacquerware, mural paintings, hand paintings, sand paintings, handicrafts, Thanaka products, and other local goods. It is also a popular destination for foreign visitors.
Tourists prefer the photos of Dhammayangyi, Shwezigon, Tantkyitaung, Tuyintaung, Lawkananda, Ananda, Bu, Thatbyinnyu, Culamani, Htilominlo and Mount Popa, and they mostly purchase lacquer ball-point pens, hairpins and lighters. Local youths sell photos, explain the history of pagodas and temples and offer the service of applying traditional Myanma Thanaka for local and foreign tourists. Such doings create proper job opportunities, and the photographers are continuing to produce more quality commemorative photographs for visitors to Bagan, as the visitor arrivals are mostly high during the Myanma Thingyan Festival holiday. — Thitsa (MNA)/KTZH

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Shwetaung Noodles
This week, we are pleased to present one of the signature dishes of Shwetaung Town in Bago Region, Myanmar — Shwetaung Noodles, a popular traditional delicacy enjoyed across the country.
Before introducing the dish, here is a brief look at its history. Shwetaung Noodles were created by U Thein Shwe, a resident of Shwetaung in Pyay District. Inspired by Mohinga, Myanmar’s traditional rice noodle soup, he innovatively developed this unique noodle dish.
U Thein Shwe began selling Shwetaung Noodles in 1960 in Shwetaung Town. At that time, the dish was not widely known and had only a small customer base. However, in 1970, Shwetaung Noodles represented Myanmar at the first noodle competition held in Osaka, Japan, and won first prize. Following this achievement, the dish, also known as “Osaka Noodles”, gained widespread attention and popularity.
Now, let us share a simple and delicious recipe so you can prepare Shwetaung Noodles at home, whether for breakfast or as a light meal.
Ingredients (Serves 5)
• Wheat noodles – 25 Kyattha (625 grammes)
• Onions – 4 (thinly sliced)
• Coriander – 1 bunch (finely chopped)
• Lime – 4 (cut into wedges)
• Coconut – 1 (grated and squeezed for coconut milk, to prepare coconut oil) (or 1 small can of coconut cream – optional)
• Milk – 250 millilitres (optional)
• Roasted chickpea powder – 40 grammes
• Fried chilli powder – 3 tablespoons
For the Chicken Curry
• Chicken breast – 250 grammes (cut into small cubes)
• Onions – 4 (halved or thickly sliced)
• Garlic – 2 cloves (finely minced)
• Chilli powder – 1½ tablespoons
• Salt – 1 teaspoon
• Chicken powder – 1 teaspoon
• Cooking oil – 4 tablespoons
Preparation
1. Preparing the Crispy Noodles
First, fry some wheat noodles to serve as crispy toppings. Heat plenty of oil in a pan. Once the oil is hot, fry handfuls of noodles (in two batches) until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
2. Preparing Coconut Oil
Pour the extracted coconut milk into a pan and cook over medium heat until the oil separates. Once the oil rises to the surface, turn off the heat and set it aside.
Cooking the Chicken Curry
1. Heat oil in a pot and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
2. Add chilli powder and chicken pieces, stirring for about one minute.
3. Add 3 cups of water, salt, chicken powder, and onions. Simmer for about 2 minutes.
4. When the liquid reduces to about 2 cups, adjust seasoning if necessary and turn off the heat.
(The chicken curry broth is now ready.)
To Serve
1. In a serving bowl, place boiled noodles and top with sliced onions, coconut oil, chickpea powder, lime wedges, chilli powder, and crispy noodles.
2. Pour 2 ladles of the hot chicken curry broth over the noodles.
3. Serve and enjoy the delicious Shwetaung Noodles.
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To accompany Shwetaung Noodles, you may also serve a clear chicken broth made by boiling chicken bones and seasoning with garlic, salt, chicken powder, black pepper, and spring onions. — MOON

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The “Myanmar-China Community with a Shared Future” was successfully established during the 2020 state visit of Chinese President Mr Xi Jinping to Myanmar, marking a historic milestone in bilateral relations between the two countries.

Based on the fraternal “Pauk-Phaw” spirit, the two countries have been closely cooperating across various sectors, and in 2011, their relations were elevated to the level of a “Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership”, said State Security and Peace Commission Vice-Chairman Vice-Senior General Soe Win at the Chinese Lunar New Year Festival 2026 to hail the Year of the Horse at the National Indoor Stadium 1 in Thuwunna of Yangon yesterday evening.
On their arrival at the venue for the celebration, Vice-Senior General Soe Win and his wife Daw Than Than Nwe were warmly welcomed by Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Myanmar Ms Ma Jia, distinguished guests and officials.
On the occasion, Union Ministers General Maung Maung Aye and U Nyan Tun, Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein, Lt-Gen Ko Ko Oo from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army), deputy ministers, minister-counsellors from the Chinese Embassy to Myanmar, the president of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the chair of Myanmar-China Friendship Association, the chair of Myanmar-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the patron of Myanmar-China Buddhist and Cultural Exchange Association and officials from various associations cut the ribbon to launch the Chinese Lunar New Year Festival 2026.
Figures of eight lions paid respect to welcome the Vice-Senior General and his wife, and the Chinese Ambassador, with the towels to mark the Chinese New Year.
The Vice-Senior General and the Chinese Ambassador beat the Mingala gong three times to launch the celebration.
The Chairman of the Myanmar Chinese Buddhist Monks Association, the Sayadaw of Guanyinxi Temple, and other monks conveyed New Year’s greetings and offered prayers and loving-kindness in both Chinese and Myanmar languages. The Vice-Senior General and his wife offered Buddha images and fruits to the Guanyinxi Temple Sayadaw, who returned the religious New Year gift.
Representatives from Chinese societies in Yangon, in upper and lower Myanmar, and the Myanmar-China Investment and Trade Promotion Association (MCITP) presented traditional gifts to the Vice-Senior General and his wife, and the Chinese Ambassador.
After enjoying respectful performances of the entertainment troupes, the Vice-Senior General and his wife presented cash awards.
The Vice-Senior General and his wife, the Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar and attendees to the celebration had documentary photos taken together with monks and officials of Chinese associations.
The Vice-Senior General, his wife and attendees watched the sitting dance of lions, a traditional Chinese badminton event and a traditional Myanmar solo caneball skill demonstration and gave cash awards.
The Vice-Senior General and party visited the traditional Chinese cultural booths, handicraft booths, traditional medicine booths, traditional Chinese foods showrooms and business booths. Curators conducted them around the booths.
Afterwards, the dinner to mark the Chinese New Year festival to mark the Year of the Horse followed. First, an auspicious ceremony to paint the lion figures took place. On the occasion, the Vice-Senior General and the Chinese Ambassador painted the traditional Chinese lion figures in its traditional style. The Chinese lion dance troupe performed entertainment, and New Year gifts were presented.
On the occasion, the Vice-Senior General extended the New Year greetings. He said: The year 2026 is the Year of the Horse. It carries positive meanings, symbolizing the ability to carry out tasks with great momentum and full strength, to overcome challenges with wisdom and skills, and to achieve development. Therefore, it is believed that in this New Year, not only China but also the peoples of both Myanmar and China will be able to achieve greater progress and benefit. It is also fully believed that during this remarkable year of 2026, Myanmar and China, as good friends and good neighbours, will be able to further expand and accelerate their cooperation with goodwill and sincere intentions.
Based on the fraternal “Pauk-Phaw” spirit, the two countries have been closely cooperating across various sectors, and in 2011, their relations were elevated to the level of a “Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership.” Furthermore, during the 2020 state visit to Myanmar by the President of the People’s Republic of China, Mr Xi Jinping, the “Myanmar-China Community with a Shared Future” was successfully established, marking a new historic milestone in bilateral relations.
With the assistance of China, Myanmar is implementing the projects in the education and health sectors for socioeconomic development, and electricity and energy, agriculture, industrial and transport sectors for infrastructural development. Both countries cooperate in the implementation of the Kyaukpyu deep-sea port project, the Myitsone hydropower project, and the oil and natural gas pipeline project. Moreover, the Muse-Mandalay new railway project and the Mandalay-Kyaukpyu railway project are under implementation. The Muse-Mandalay railway is the first step to implement the Kyaukpyu-Kunming railway project, and it is a pivotal sector of the Kyaukpyu-Kunming project. The Mandalay-Kyaukpyu railway project presents a promising opportunity that could serve as China’s outlet to the Indian Ocean. In addition, Myanmar shares borders with some of the world’s most populous countries, China, Bangladesh, and India and is geographically situated at a strategic crossroads linking South Asia, Southeast Asia, and China. Myanmar places great importance on China’s peaceful development and mutually beneficial cooperation initiatives. Situated at a strategic crossroads of regional connectivity and capable of creating an outlet to the Indian Ocean for China, the Acting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and State Security and Peace Commission Chairman, during his visit to China in August 2025, has invited China to invest in the transport and infrastructure sectors. If such investments are realized, they will bring significant mutual benefits to both countries.
Myanmar continues to uphold the One-China Policy to this day. Based on a genuine partnership, mutual trust, and the long-standing “Pauk-Phaw” fraternal friendship, the two sides were able to hold candid and open discussions on further strengthening bilateral relations, expanding cooperation across various sectors, accelerating the building of a Myanmar-China Community with a Shared Future, and cooperating on matters related to regional peace and stability.

The Government of the People’s Republic of China is always remembered for its assistance in Myanmar’s peace processes and for being among the first to dispatch aid following the Mandalay earthquake. Deep appreciation is also expressed for the support provided to post-earthquake rehabilitation efforts, as well as for China’s continued constructive encouragement and backing not only in the region but also within the international community. At present, Myanmar has successfully concluded a multiparty democratic general election. Soon, Hluttaw sessions will be convened under the leadership of the elected representatives. Through the Hluttaw, a new government led by a President elected in accordance with democratic procedures is expected to emerge in early April. It is believed that this will enable the two countries to further enhance and expand their cooperation to an even greater extent.
Among the traditional Chinese zodiac signs, the “Horse” is associated with success and good fortune. Therefore, it is earnestly wished that, based on the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, the friendly neighbourly relations between the two countries will remain enduring; that the People’s Republic of China will continue to enjoy sustained development and prosperity; and that all distinguished guests present today may be blessed with good health, success, good fortune, happiness, and well-being.
The Vice-Senior General and the Chinese Ambassador exchanged commemorative gifts.
The Chinese Ambassador delivered New Year’s greetings. She said: The year 2025 was a significant year for China-Myanmar relations. Under the guidance of the top leaders, bilateral relations advanced to a new level. The leaders of the two countries met twice and exchanged messages of congratulations, taking advantage of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations to deepen strategic cooperation and to promote the building of a Myanmar-China Community with a Shared Future. New progress was achieved in China-Myanmar economic cooperation, with bilateral trade increasing by 19 per cent and Chinese investment in Myanmar rising by 230 per cent, bringing visible benefits to the peoples of both countries. Cultural exchanges between the peoples of the two nations were also carried out comprehensively. Last year, more than 250,000 Chinese travellers paid visits to Myanmar.
During this year, the “Pauk-Phaw” fraternal relationship between the two countries was further strengthened. In particular, the rescue and relief efforts following the earthquake on 28 March 2025 demonstrated immense compassion and highlighted the close and caring friendship between China and Myanmar.
The year 2026 will be welcomed as the energetic and vigorous Year of the Horse. China will begin implementing its 15th Five-Year Plan, while Myanmar will also embark on a new journey. The leaders of both countries will carry out important agreements they have mutually endorsed, work together to strengthen the shared community of destiny, and actively promote cooperation across various sectors between the two nations. She prayed that may China and Myanmar both flourish and prosper; may the countries and their peoples enjoy peace and well-being; and may everyone have their wishes fulfilled and experience goodness and blessings.
The Vice-Senior General, his wife and attendees to the celebration had the honorary dinner to mark the Chinese New Year celebration. During the dinner, the traditional Chongqing dance troupe and Di Ra Do dance troupe, the Myawady Entertainment Troupe and artistes performed dances and songs while Chinese cultural troupes presented traditional Chinese songs and music.
The Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs presented awards to the athletes at the 2026 Chinese New Year Festival commemorative basketball contest.
The Vice-Senior General and his wife, and the Chinese Ambassador, presented the flower baskets to the traditional Chinese cultural troupes, the Myawady entertainment troupe under the Directorate of Public Relations and Psychological Warfare and artistes.
Myanmar artistes and guests sang the theme song “May every flower bloom” in chorus, and the Vice-Senior General and his wife cordially greeted the attendees. — MNA/TTA

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The Yangon Region Exhibition and Music Concert is being held for the third day to commemorate the 79th Union Day at People’s Square in Dagon Township, Yangon, with MSME product shops crowded with visitors.
Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein, along with regional ministers, toured the MSME booths selling consumer goods, cosmetics, and food, as well as Satuditha stalls and solar and electric bike (EV) exhibition booths.
On the evening of 13 February, members of the public attended the exhibition and music concert held in commemoration of the 79th Union Day, where they enjoyed performances by well-known singers, dancing, and celebrations.
Similarly, the Myanma Laphet (Tea) Festival was held at Sein Lan So Pyay Garden in Yangon under the theme “Beyond LAPHET,” showcasing dishes that can be prepared with Myanmar laphet. The event was attended by the Yangon Region Chief Minister and his wife, regional ministers and their wives, officials from embassies to Myanmar, representatives of the Myanmar Cultural Heritage Preservation Group, the Myanmar Tea Producers and Exporters Association, and invitees.
The region’s chief minister delivered the opening speech, while the Chairman of the Myanmar Cultural Heritage Preservation Group and the Advisor to the Myanmar Tea Producers and Exporters Association explained the objectives of the festival.
Afterwards, attendees viewed the food displays featuring laphet. — Zwe Htet Ko (IPRD)/MKKS

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Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein visited the Myanmar Laphet Festival held at Sein Lan So Pyay Garden in Yangon from February 11 to 14. The event was jointly organized by the Myanmar Cultural Heritage Trust and the Myanmar Tea Producers and Exporters Association.

During the event, various foods made with traditional pickled tea (laphet) were showcased under the theme “Beyond LAPHET.”

In his opening speech, Chief Minister U Soe Thein said that tea is an important part of Myanmar’s culture and traditions. It is served at religious ceremonies, festivals, and social events, and is widely enjoyed by all ethnic groups across the country. He noted that Myanmar’s tradition of eating pickled tea salad is unique and has strong cultural value.

The Chief Minister later toured the exhibition booths and presented honorary awards to the organizers. The festival aims to promote Myanmar’s tea culture internationally and seek recognition of the tea-eating tradition on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

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A theatrical and Anyeint performance titled ‘Thabin Maung Hnama Kamae Nya’ will be staged by theatrical actor Aung Zabyu and Anyeint dancer Win Thapyay Tun on 21 and 22 February at the MCC (Yangon) in Mayangon Township, Yangon Region.
The press conference for the theatrical and Anyeint performance was held at 7 am on 4 February at The Eravati Grand Sule Hotel in Pabedan Township, Yangon Region. Those in attendance included Academy Nyein Min, veteran theatrical actor Chantha, comedian Nga Pyaw Kyaw, comedian Kyaw Htoo, director Min Sett Thit, comedian Moe Sett, and others.
Speaking about the event, actor Aung Zabyu said, “This performance will be a truly special one, as the two of us artistic siblings will be performing together. There is an Anyeint dancer who performs with genuine respect for the art. This show will offer the enjoyment of both dramatic theatre and Anyeint. Win Thapyay Tun will perform the Anyeint dances, while I will present the theatrical perfor`mance. There will also be highly experienced veteran comedians taking part”.
This programme will feature veteran comedians Kyaw Htoo, Nga Pyaw Kyaw, Si Si and Moe Sett, as well as members of the Aung Zabyu Theatrical Troupe, who will also take part in the performances. — ASH/MKKS

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The Myanma Laphet (Tea) Festival and Talk Show marking the Union Day was organized at Sein Lan So Pyay Garden in Yangon yesterday.
Moreover, a tea talk show was held at 4 pm with the aim of promoting Myanmar’s tradition of consuming Laphet not only within the country but also internationally as a distinctive food, and to support the recognition of Myanmar’s tea culture on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. During the event, Myanmar Cultural Heritage Preservation Group Chairperson Daw Sanda Khin, Palaung Laphet Association Patron U Tun Wa, Myanmar Tea Producers and Exporters Association Dr Nan Hla Hla Htay, and advisors U Myo Win Aung and Daw Naychi Myat Tun discussed the history and production processes of tea.
Tea produced in the hilly regions is traditionally enjoyed together with sesame oil, peanut oil, and crunchy beans from the lowland regions. This combination symbolizes unity, which is why the event is being held in commemoration of Union Day. The festival is organized to help the entire public, including younger generations, gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the tradition of consuming Myanmar pickled tea, to value and cherish it, and to continue preserving it. The Myanma Tea Festival will be held from 11 to 14 February. — Bala/KTZH

The Japan-Myanmar Traditional Snacks Competition was held from 16 to 20 January, and the 20 prize winners were allowed to open stalls and sell their products at a bazaar held on 31 January at Pearl Island in Kandawgyi Nature Park, Yangon Region.
According to the Association of Myanmar-Japan Socio-Economic Development Cooperation (AMJSEDC), there are plans to organize the Japan-Myanmar Traditional Snacks Competition annually, and prize winners will be assisted in expanding their markets both domestically and internationally.
The competition was organized by AMJSEDC to revive traditional Myanmar snacks and reduce the consumption of ready-to-eat imported products.
“We intend to hold it at least once a year. For those who have already won prizes, we will visit their shops every six months to check on them, whether hygiene standards are good or not, and whether their products are being properly prepared. After one year, we will conduct another inspection. Following that, we have plans to continue supporting them. We are carrying out everything on a data-based approach. Using this data, we will upload their information to our Facebook pages and websites and help promote them. By promotion, we mean exploring ways for them to expand from small-scale operations, such as supplying their products as desserts to tea shops or restaurants. We will work together to study how their market opportunities can be broadened. If capital investment is required, there are also plans to provide support,” said AMJSEDC general secretary U Than Naing.
At present, the prize winners have been awarded start-up capital, including two first prizes of K5 million each, together with snack display boxes, while the remaining winners received K2 million each along with snack display boxes.
Arrangements are being made to enable prize-winning contestants and Myanmar snack vendors to sell their products in the evenings along busy streets in Kyauktada Township, Yangon Region, areas frequently visited by international tourists, to attract foreign visitors. — ASH/KNN

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The Bagan Archaeological Museum was first opened in 1904 near the northern stairs of Ananda Temple in Old Bagan, and it is recognized as Myanmar’s first museum. In October 1979, an octagonal-shaped archaeological museum was additionally constructed and opened to the south of Kandawpalin Temple. The present world-class archaeological museum was officially opened on 17 April 1998.
The museum features ten exhibition halls, including the Main Special Exhibition Hall, the Bagan-period Architecture Gallery, the Bagan-period Arts and Crafts Gallery, the Bagan-period Palace Gallery, the Bagan-period Literature Gallery, the Bagan-period Daily Life Gallery, the Bagan-period Buddhist Art Gallery, the Bagan-period Buddha Image Gallery, the Bagan-period Temple Mural Painting Gallery, and the Bagan-period Wall Painting Gallery.
In 2017, a Children’s Museum was opened in the octagonal-shaped building located to the north of the main museum.
In the Main Special Exhibition Hall, a large three-dimensional panoramic mural depicting the Bagan landscape is displayed, along with eight sandstone-carved panels illustrating major episodes from the life of the Buddha, and bronze statues of four renowned kings of the Bagan period. Visitors can also observe the richly decorated ceiling, which is adorned with traditional Myanmar artistic works, including gilded lacquerware, gold-thread embroidery, wood inlay, wood carving and stucco floral designs.
The eight panels depicting episodes from the life of the Buddha include the Birth of the Buddha by Queen Maya, the Enlightenment beneath the Bodhi Tree, the First Sermon of the Dhammacakkapavattana, the Subduing of the mad elephant Nalagiri, the Descent from Tavatimsa Heaven, the Miracles performed before the Sakyan relatives, the Buddha’s sojourn in the Parileyyaka Forest, and the Buddha’s Parinibbana. — Dipa Lin/MKKS

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Rakhine Mont Ti (A-Pu Hlya-Pu)
This week, we present the preparation of Rakhine Mont Ti, also known as A-Pu Hlya-Pu, a traditional dish of the Rakhine ethnic people and one of the most beloved foods among Myanmar people. Rakhine Mont Ti can be enjoyed in two styles: Mont Ti soup (with broth) and Mont Ti salad. It is commonly eaten as a daily snack, breakfast, or light meal in the morning, afternoon, or evening, and is also frequently served at religious donations and ceremonial events.
Ingredients
Rice noodles (Mont Ti noodles)
Fish of choice (golden carp, snakehead, rohu, or any preferred fish)
Salt
Fish paste
Black pepper
Garlic
Bataegaw (optional)
Fried beans or fish cakes
Coriander leaves
Thinly sliced onions (fried shallots)
A-Pu Hlya-Pu chilli paste
Tamarind juice or Garcinia (sour fruit) juice (or lime/lemon)
How to Prepare Rakhine Mont Ti Soup
Clean the selected fish thoroughly and boil for about three to four minutes.
Set the fish stock aside. Remove bones and skin from the fish, then shape the flesh into small balls by hand. (Reserve a small portion of the fish for the chilli preparation.)
Add the required amount of water to the reserved fish stock and bring it to a rolling boil.
Lightly crush the Bataegaw leaves and roots and add them to the pot at the beginning of boiling.
Add finely ground black pepper and coarsely crushed garlic into the boiling stock. (Leaving the garlic unpeeled enhances the aroma.)
Add fish paste in moderation (adjust as needed), salt, and seasoning powder or dried shrimp powder. Cover the pot and simmer for about 15 minutes.
Add the fish balls and let the soup boil again. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
Once the flavour is balanced, the Mont Ti soup is ready.
How to Prepare A-Pu Hlya-Pu Chilli Paste
Roast a small number of green chillies together with fish paste. Pound them with a little black pepper and garlic until semi-smooth. This chilli paste is ready to be served with Rakhine Mont Ti.
How to Prepare A-Pu Hlya-Pu Chilli Sauce
In a small pot, combine the A-Pu Hlya-Pu chilli paste, some reserved fish balls, and a small amount of Mont Ti broth. Simmer until well-cooked and slightly thickened. This chilli sauce can be mixed into the Mont Ti soup or used for the Mont Ti salad.
Serving Rakhine Mont Ti
Add rice noodles to hot Mont Ti soup, then top with fried beans or fish cakes, thinly sliced onions (optional), coriander leaves, fried shallots, and tamarind juice. Serve hot and enjoy. As the name A-Pu Hlya-Pu suggests, Rakhine Mont Ti salad can be enjoyed with either chilli sauce or chilli paste.
Rakhine Mont Ti Salad
Place a portion of rice noodles in a bowl and add an appropriate amount of A-Pu Hlya-Pu chilli paste or chilli sauce. Season with salt, seasoning powder, and tamarind juice, and mix well. Garnish with coriander leaves, thinly sliced onions, fried shallots, fish cakes, and fried beans before serving.
(For a slightly saucy salad, use the chilli sauce; for a dry-style salad, use the chilli paste.) – Moon
(Note: Bataegaw – ginger-like root/wild coriander/culantro (Eryngium foetidum); A-Pu Hlya-Pu – Rakhine-style spicy fish chilli pastes)

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